Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Assistant in Cambridge

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.

Location: Cambridge

Work Type: Contract

Part-time: 2 days per week / 16 hours per week

Work Type: Onsite

The EHS Assistant will support the delivery of Environment, Health & Safety programmes across UK Research & Development (R&D) sites. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with UK EHS regulations, internal standards, and best practices, while supporting continuous improvement in EHS performance. The position reports directly to the GWE R&D EHS Lead and is site-based in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
  • Ensure SSOW compliance across R&D sites.
  • Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
  • Issue permits to work and communicate requirements to relevant personnel.
  • Conduct performance checks on contractor activities to ensure work is executed in line with approved RAMS.
  • Stop work where unsafe practices or methods are observed.
• Statutory Inspections
  • Coordinate and manage statutory inspection schedules.
  • Track follow-up actions and ensure timely closure.
• Audits & Inspections
  • Support audit preparation activities.
  • Ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
  • Carry out routine workplace inspections.
• Declaration of Conformity
  • Assist with the management and maintenance of Declaration of Conformity documentation.
  • Ensure equipment complies with relevant regulatory and safety standards.
• Risk Assessment
  • Support completion and review of risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain effective safety controls.
• Change Control
  • Participate in change control processes to assess EHS risks linked to new equipment, materials, or processes.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Incident Investigation
  • Conduct initial reviews and investigations of EHS incidents, near misses, and good saves.
  • Perform root cause analysis and maintain investigation documentation.
  • Support the development and tracking of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Communication & Engagement
  • Support responses to the UK R&D EHS group mailbox.
  • Compile EHS communications and promotional content for internal programmes.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Support the creation and review of EHS procedures.
  • Contribute to data analysis, trend identification, and preparation of EHS performance reports.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Promote a strong EHS culture focused on continuous improvement, best practice, and operational excellence.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of UK EHS regulations and best practices.
• Practical understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and report/procedure preparation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Practical experience in an EHS or Health & Safety role, including involvement in EHS improvement initiatives.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is advantageous.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.